Vulcain

    Most Vulcain watches use a 20 mm lug width: 24 of the 32 Vulcain references with a listed width in our database (75%).

    Lug widths at Vulcain

    Vulcain collections

    The story · Since 1858

    The Vulcain story

    1. 1858 Founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Ditisheim brothers.
    2. 1898 Ditisheim & Cie became the Fabrique Vulcain.
    3. 1947 Vulcain launched the Cricket alarm wristwatch.
    4. 1961 The Cricket Nautical diver's watch was introduced.
    5. 2002 The brand was relaunched and moved to Le Locle.

    Firsts and innovations

    1947. WorldTempus calls the Cricket the first alarm wristwatch.

    2005. The Imperial Gong is described as the first tourbillon alarm watch.

    Vulcain ambassadors over the years

    Herbie HancockMusicianFrom 2012

    Vulcain announced an exclusive partnership with jazz pianist Herbie Hancock in 2012, with two limited 50s Presidents' editions bearing his name.

    Source: WorldTempus

    More Vulcain references, by line

    Lines without a guide page yet: every reference we list for them, with its strap size.

    Cricket President

    • Cricket President - Pale Salmon 100172A8018 mm
    • Cricket President - Pale Salmon 100272A8018 mm

    Skindiver Nautique GMT

    • Skindiver GMT - Black Luminova Beige 680174A0720 mm

    FAQ

    What lug width do Vulcain watches use?

    20 mm is the most common (75% of Vulcain references with a listed width), followed by 18 mm.

    Do all Vulcain watches take the same strap size?

    No. Vulcain uses 2 different lug widths across its collections, so check your exact model or reference.

    When was Vulcain founded?

    Vulcain was founded in 1858 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Ditisheim brothers.

    Who are Vulcain's ambassadors?

    Over the years Vulcain has partnered with Herbie Hancock (from 2012).

    Help

    What is lug width?

    The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.

    Measure it in 30 seconds

    1. Take the strap off, or look at the back of it: many straps print their width.
    2. Measure the inside gap between the lugs with a caliper or a millimetre ruler.
    3. Round to the nearest whole millimetre. Most watches use 18, 20 or 22 mm.

    Strap, quick release or system?

    Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.